Arctic Cat P8814 Owner's Manual

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Arctic Cat P8814 Owner's Manual | Manualzz

• Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.

• Tools needed for assembly:

Phillips screwdriver (regular and short shaft) and safety scissors (all not included) and assembly tool (included).

• Use only with the included

Power Wheels ® 12 Volt

Lead-Acid Rechargeable

Battery with Built-in Thermal

Fuse and a Power Wheels ®

12 Volt Charger with type 12V connector (both included).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Parts Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Battery Care and Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Safe Driving Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Vehicle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cargo Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set aside at least 30 minutes for assembly.

• You must charge your battery for 18 - 30 hours before you

use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly.

Please see Battery Charging beginning on page 7 for detailed instructions.

• Read this manual carefully for important safety information and operating instructions before using your vehicle. Keep this manual for future reference as it contains important information.

• This vehicle is appropriate for use on generally level, rough terrain (including hard surfaces, wet and dry grass, ruts, gravel, mulch and mud) and by children 3 years of age and older.

• This vehicle has been pre-set so it will only operate in low speed.

See the instructions on page 17 to remove the high speed lock-out screw.

• Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price ® will not be responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors.

• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 130 lbs (59 kg) in the passenger seating area and cargo bed. Cargo bed weight limit: 25 lbs (11.3 kg).

• This vehicle has adjustable play seat belts. Please note that the adjustable seat belts are designed to be a play feature and do not function as protective safety restraints.

• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels ® vehicle, please call our toll-free service lines at 1-800-348-0751 from

9 AM to 7 PM (EST) Monday through Friday and 11 AM to

5 PM (EST) Saturday. Trained customer service representatives are available to take your call in English or

French. Habla Español? Si usted tiene alguna pregunta

ó necesita asistencia llame gratis 1-800-348-0755 para los Estados Unidos. Tenemos representantes que hablan español para atender su llamada.

• For your convenience, Power Wheels ® maintains an

independently owned and operated Authorized Service

Center Network with more than 300 authorized service centers nationwide. Our authorized service centers will repair or replace parts under warranty at no extra charge, and can perform non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge. To find the authorized service center nearest you, please visit us online at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.

• To register your vehicle, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

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ELECTRICAL HAZARD

DANGER

To prevent electric shock, do not immerse in water, wipe clean with a damp cloth.

WARNING

• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.

PREVENT FIRE and could also ruin the electrical system.

serious injury.

Use of Power Wheels ® components in products other than Power Wheels ® vehicles could cause overheating, fi re or explosion.

• The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid

(electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.

• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only.

A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.

• Read the safety instructions on the battery.

• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

HOT motors. Handle carefully.

RIDING HAZARD

WARNING

Prevent Injuries and Deaths

• Direct Adult Supervision Required.

• Never Ride at Night.

These areas must be:

- away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings

- generally level to prevent tipovers

- away from steps, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.

• Riding Rules

Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding.

- Always sit on the seat.

- Always wear shoes.

- Only 2 (two) riders at a time.

- Never ride in the cargo bed.

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PARTS

• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1-800-348-0751, rather than return this product to the store.

• Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded.

• Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment. Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant.

Seat

Vehicle

Sport Bar

Dashboard

Windshield

Hint: The dashboard and windshield come assembled and taped together.

Clip

Shovel

Hint: The clip and shovel come fastened together with a plastic tie.

4

Long Seat Belt 2 Short Seat Belts

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Key Assembly Tool

Steering Wheel Assembly 12 Volt Charger

Part Not Shown: Label Sheet

12 Volt Battery

#8 x 1" Screw - 20 3 /

8

" Lock Nut 3 /

16

" Washer - 4

Fasteners Shown Actual Size

For your convenience, we included extra fasteners!

Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.

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PARTS PICTURE

9

6

7

12

11

8

10

11

5

4

3

2

13

15

14

1

1 3 /

8

" Lock Nut

2 Vehicle

3 Clip

4 Shovel

5 Dashboard

6 Windshield

7 Steering Wheel Assembly

8 Key

9 Seat

10 Long Seat Belt

11 2 Short Seat Belts

12 Sport

13 12 Volt Charger

14 12 Volt Battery

15 Assembly

Parts Not Shown

Label Sheet

#8 x 1" Screw - 20

3 /

16

" Washer

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BATTERY CHARGING

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

WARNING

• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.

• PREVENT FIRE

Alterations could cause a fi re resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.

could cause a fi re or explosion resulting in serious injury.

Use of Power Wheels ® components in products other than Power Wheels ® vehicles could cause overheating, fi re or explosion.

• The battery must be handled by adults only.

The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.

• Never allow children to charge the battery.

Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.

• Read the safety instructions on the battery.

• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

CAUTION

Use the charger in dry locations only.

About Thermal Fuses

Your Power Wheels ® 12 volt battery is equipped with a built-in thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety device which automatically “trips” and shuts down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped", remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shut-downs, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up slopes or running into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors and make sure your child stops the vehicle before switching direction. If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving conditions, please contact your local Power Wheels ® Authorized

Service Center. For the location of the Authorized Service Center nearest to you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com, or call 1-800-348-0751.

Important Notes

• Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time.

• We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new vehicle.

• The battery must be upright while charging.

• The charger is not a toy.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it.

• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process. If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.

• Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter top) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you charge your battery.

• Use only a Power Wheels ® 12 volt charger with "12 V" connector (input 120 VAC 60 Hz with an output of 12 VDC,

1200 mA) to charge your Power Wheels ® 12 volt battery.

Adults Note: Regularly examine the charger for damage to the cord, plug, housing or other parts that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury. In the event of any damage, do not use the charger until the damage has been properly repaired.

Please call 1-800-348-0751.

• If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not leave it in the vehicle. Always remove a dead battery from the vehicle.

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B

The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the charge status of your battery. The power indicator allows you to see that there is power from the wall outlet.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Children can be harmed by small parts, sharp edges and sharp points in the vehicle's unassembled state, or by electrical items.

Care should be taken in unpacking and assembly of the vehicle. Children should not handle parts, including the battery, or help in assembly of the vehicle.

A

CAUTION

• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.

• Use the charger in dry locations only.

Charger

Connector

• Plug the charger connector into the battery A .

• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet. The power indicator lights B .

Notes:

- If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.

- Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet.

• Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours.

Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

• Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehicle. Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charger connector from the battery. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet. The battery is now ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see the Battery Installation section on page 14 for detailed instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the motor harness connector to the battery.

Seat

Long Seat Belt

8

1 Short Seat Belts

• Insert the fastener end of a short seat belt strap up through the slot near the outer edge of the seat. Make sure the side of the seat belt with the fastener faces the outer edge of the seat.

• Pull the short seat belt strap completely through the slot until the last T-loop at the opposite end of the belt catches against the slot.You will pull one T-loop through the slot.

• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other short seat belt strap.

• Insert each fastener end of the long seat belt strap through each slot in the center of the seat. Make sure the fasteners face the outer edge of the seat.

• Pull each side of the long seat belt strap evenly through the slots. Make sure to pull each T-loop through a slot.

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Seat

PUSH

Sport Bar PUSH

2

FRONT VIEW

• Fit the seat into the vehicle. Make sure the front edge of the seat is over the ridge in the vehicle.

Screws

4

• Position the sport bar so that the screw holes near each end face the rear of the vehicle.

• Fit the ends of the sport bar into the slots in the top side of the vehicle.

• Push down on both ends of the sport bar to “snap” into place. This may take extra force.

Hint: The sport bar is designed to fit one way. If you cannot

“snap” it into place, turn it around and try again!

Cargo Bed

3

• Insert two screws into the seat area and four screws in the seat back. Tighten the screws.

9

5 BACK VIEW

• Insert two screws through the cargo bed and into the ends of the sport bar. Tighten the screws.

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Hood

Hood Strap

6

SIDE VIEW

Hint: Remove the tape holding the hood to the vehicle.

• Pull the hood straps down and then out to unfasten them from the button on each side of the vehicle.

• Lift the hood open.

Windshield

The windshield is

properly assembled.

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The windshield is not properly assembled. Remove the windshield and turn it around so that it bends forward.

• Check to made sure that the windshield is properly assembled to the dashboard.

PUSH

PUSH

Windshield/Dashboard

Assembly

Slot

Slot

Groove

Dashboard

Peg

7

Hint: The windshield and dashboard come factory assembled and taped. If these parts come apart after removing the tape, follow this assembly step.

• Fit the ends of the windshield into the groove and onto the peg on each side of the dashboard.

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9

• Insert the ends of the windshield/dashboard assembly into the slots in each side of the vehicle.

• Push down on both ends of the windshield to "snap" it into place. This may take extra force.

Hint: The windshield/dashboard assembly is designed to fit one way. If you cannot "snap" it into place, turn it around and try again!

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Screws

Clip

Washers Screws

FRONT VIEW

• Insert four screws through the dashboard and into the front end of the vehicle. Tighten the screws with a short shaft

Phillips screwdriver.

Shovel

Hood

12 FRONT VIEW

• Using safety scissors, carefully cut the plastic tie holding the shovel and clip together.

Note to Retailer: Do not cut the plastic tie. The plastic tie holds the shovel in place for display purposes.

• Place the clip and shovel assembly onto the hood.

• First, slide a washer onto the remaining screws. Then, insert the four screws with washers through the underside of the hood and into the clip. Tighten the screws.

Hood Strap

Hood

11 DASH VIEW

• First, insert a screw through each side of the vehicle and into the ends of the windshield/dashboard. Tighten the screws.

• Next, insert two screws through the inside of the vehicle and into the windshield/dashboard. Tighten the screws.

13 SIDE VIEW

• Lift and lower the hood closed.

• Pull the hood strap down and over the button on each side of the front end of the vehicle.

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Flat Side of Steering Wheel

Steering Column

Assembly Tool

Lock Nut

14 SIDE VIEW

• Position the steering wheel assembly so that the flat side of the steering wheel is down.

• Fit the steering column down through the hole in the dashboard and then out through the hole in the floor of the vehicle.

Hint: You may need to turn the steering column to clear the windshield and to fit it through both openings.

16

• Fit the lock nut onto the end of the steering column.

• Using the closed end of the assembly tool, tighten the lock nut.

Key

Steering Column

Steering Linkage Hole

15 BOTTOM VIEW

• Carefully turn the vehicle over.

• Fit the end of the steering column through the hole in the steering linkage.

17 DASH VIEW

• Turn the vehicle upright.

• Insert and “snap” the key into the hole in the dashboard.

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DECORATION

• Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.

• Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustrations. For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle.

• After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle. Start at the center of a label, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.

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14

8

3

4

11

9

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

11

12

1

12

13

10

5

6 6 6 6

13

11

7

11

1

LEFT SIDE VIEW

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® 12 volt lead-acid rechargeable battery with built-in thermal fuse. Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ®

12 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time.

Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Failure to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty.

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• Plug the motor harness connector into the battery.

1

• Pull the hood straps down and then out to unfasten them from the button on each side of the vehicle.

• Lift the hood open.

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3

• Pull the battery retainer backward.

• Place the battery in the battery compartment. Make sure the battery retainer slides over the top of the battery.

• Lift and lower the hood closed. Pull the hood strap down and over the button on each side of the front end of the vehicle.

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BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL

Care

If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information below for proper disposal.

If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.

If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician.

• Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first use.

Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Overcharging or undercharging the battery may shorten battery life and decrease vehicle running time.

• After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than

30 hours. Charge the battery after each use, regardless of how long the vehicle was used.

• The battery must be upright while charging.

• Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.

• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.

• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.

• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.

• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.

• Do not store the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter top) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you store the battery.

• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or below -10° F.

• Use only a Power Wheels ® 12 volt battery. Remember to charge the new battery for at least 18 hours before first use.

• Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compartment. Always use the battery retainer to secure

the battery in the battery compartment.

• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery.

If damage is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

Disposal

• Your Power Wheels ® battery is a non-spillable, sealed lead-acid battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery may explode or leak.

• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular, household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas.

• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).

• Return an exhausted battery to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels ® authorized service center or a local seller of automotive batteries. For the authorized service center location nearest to you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of lead-acid batteries. If you live in the State of Florida or the State of Minnesota, it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw away lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.

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RIDING HAZARD

WARNING

SAFE DRIVING RULES

Prevent Injuries and Deaths

• Direct Adult Supervision Required.

• Never Ride at Night.

These areas must be:

- away from swimming pools and other

bodies of water to prevent drownings

- generally level to prevent tipovers

- away from steps, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.

• Riding Rules

Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding.

- Always sit on the seat.

- Always wear shoes.

- Only 2 (two) riders at a time.

- Never ride in the cargo bed.

Restrict your child's driving to areas that are generally level.

Teach Safety Rules to Children

While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their judgment skills are still very immature. Unsupervised driving by children can lead to serious injury. Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully evaluate the driving area as well as the children’s skill level and ability to drive this vehicle safely. Children are not always able to recognize or anticipate hazards, even when they have been taught about them. There is no acceptable substitute for direct adult supervision.

Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allowing operation of this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed with neighborhood children or other playmates who want to drive this vehicle.

Riding Rules

Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving:

1. Always sit on the seat.

2. Always wear shoes.

3. Only 2 (two) riders at a time. A child who is not sitting on the seat or who is standing on the vehicle could fall off, cause a tip-over or block the driver’s view. A child could be seriously injured.

4. Never ride in the cargo bed. Cargo bed weight limit is

25 lbs (11.3 kg).

5. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street or near moving (motorized) vehicles.

6. Do not allow any child to drive near bodies of water (such as pools or creeks), obstructions (such as furniture, low tree limbs or play equipment), or drop-offs (such as stairs or decks).

7. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the dark. A child could encounter unexpected obstacles and have an accident.

Operate the vehicle only in the daytime or a well-lit area.

8. Teach your child to avoid driving on steep inclines or slopes.

Restrict your child's driving to areas that are fairly level with gentle inclines or slopes.

9. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a steep slope.

- The vehicle may gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal is released to stop.

- The vehicle may tilt and tip over.

- The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip.

10. Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines. The motor may stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.

11. Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating parts such as motors, gear boxes and wheels can snag fingers, hair, etc., causing serious injury. Do not allow operation of the vehicle when it is on its side or in an upside-down position.

12. Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors (gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.). The vehicle’s electrical switches, like most electrical switches, emit an internal spark when first turned on or turned off. The presence of flammable liquids or vapors could cause an explosion or a fire. Keep all flammable products in tightly sealed containers and away from the vehicle.

13. Do not allow a child to operate the vehicle without direct adult supervision. To prevent unsupervised use of the vehicle, disconnect the motor harness from the battery when the vehicle is not in use.

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VEHICLE OPERATION

IMPORTANT! Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price ® will not be responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors. As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed

(2 1 /

2

mph, maximum). It has been pre-set so it will only operate in low speed. After your child has mastered the basic skills of driving and understands the rules for safe driving, it’s time to remove the high speed lock-out screw to allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed.

See the instructions in this section to remove the high speed lock-out screw.

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Beginner Use - Low Speed

2 3

STOP!

• Make sure the shifter is in the low speed position

1 .

• Press down on the foot pedal 2 . The vehicle goes forward at a maximum of 2 1 /

2

mph 3 . Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving forward in low speed.

• Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot lifts from the pedal. Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.

Advanced Use - High Speed

Remove lock-out screw for high speed.

1

To Back Up

2 3

IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears, stop the vehicle before shifting from forward to reverse.

• Once your child is completely comfortable with operating the vehicle in the forward mode, introduce reverse .

• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position 1 .

• Press down on the foot pedal 2 .The vehicle will go in reverse at a maximum of 2 1 /

2

mph 3 . The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse. Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving in reverse.

Store lock-out screw here.

• Before you disconnect the high speed lock-out, make sure your child knows how to steer, how to start and stop the vehicle and knows the rules for safe driving. When the high speed lock-out is disconnected, the vehicle can be driven forward in low speed

(2 1 /

2

mph, maximum) or high speed (5 mph, maximum).

• Make sure the shifter is in the low speed

position.

• Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter base.

• Place the lock-out screw into the hole in the shifter handle for future use. It can be re-inserted into the shifter base to lock-out high speed.

To Drive

1 2 3

17

• Make sure the shifter is in the high speed position 1 .

• Press down on the foot pedal 2 . The vehicle goes forward at a maximum of 5 mph 3 . Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving forward in high speed.

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CARGO BED

• Lift and lower the tailgate to open.

• To close the tailgate, lift and lower it back into place.

Note: Cargo bed weight limit is 25 lbs (11.3 kg).

VEHICLE CARE

• Check all screws regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.

• During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to charge the battery at least once per month while your vehicle is not in regular use.

• An extremely dirty vehicle can be rinsed with a hose but avoid spraying directly into switches, motors and battery compartment. Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to corrode, and could cause switch or motor failure.

• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand. Sand in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to jam, and could cause switch or motor failure.

• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax furniture polish applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use automotive wax.

• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order, we recommend that you periodically have your vehicle checked by a

Power Wheels ® authorized service center. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please visit us on-line at

www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Bumper-to-Bumper*

Limited Warranty

One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels ® vehicle.

Six month limited warranty on the 12 volt battery.

For the original purchaser, this one year limited warranty covers the

Power Wheels ® ride-on vehicle (purchased from Power Wheels ® ) against defects in materials and workmanship. The six month limited warranty applies only to the 12 volt battery included by

Power Wheels ® with the original purchase of the vehicle.

This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the

Power Wheels ® vehicle or battery if damaged by unreasonable use, neglect, accident, abuse, misuse, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.

Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void this warranty.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED TO

EXCLUDE, ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF POWER WHEELS ® ,

WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR IMPLIED BY LAW FOR

ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF

WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during the warranty period, do not return the vehicle to the store.

Power Wheels ® has provided a nationwide network of authorized service centers. If there is not an authorized service center in your area, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call

Consumer Relations for information, 1-800-348-0751.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT.

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below. If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels ® Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 9 AM - 7 PM (EST)

Monday through Friday and 11 AM - 5 PM (EST) Saturday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center. For the location nearest you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com, or call 1-800-348-0751.

PROBLEM

Vehicle does not run

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Undercharged battery

Charger is not working

Tripped thermal fuse

Loose wire or loose connectors

Dead battery

Electrical switch damage

Motor damage

SOLUTION

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the fi rst time. After fi rst-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power fl ow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with your charger, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center. They can test your charger for you.

The built-in thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fi xed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels

® authorized service center.

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor harness connector is plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

If your battery is old or if you have not followed Battery Care instructions, your battery may be dead. If you are unsure whether or not the battery is dead, you can have it tested at your local

Power Wheels ® authorized service center.

The electrical switches can become corroded due to exposure to water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt, sand or gravel.

Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

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PROBLEM

Vehicle was running but suddenly stopped

Short run time (Less than

1 - 3 hours per charge)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Loose wire or loose connectors

Tripped thermal fuse

Undercharged battery

Overcharged battery

Battery is old and will not accept full charge

Tripped thermal fuse

SOLUTION

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor harness connector is plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fi xed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center.

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the fi rst time. After fi rst-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the charger connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power fl ow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center. They can test your battery for you.

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new

Power Wheels

®

12 volt battery. Do not substitute parts.

The built-in thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fi xed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels

® authorized service center.

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PROBLEM

Vehicle runs sluggishly

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Undercharged battery

Battery needs charging

Battery is old and will not accept full charge

Vehicle is overloaded

SOLUTION

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the fi rst time. After fi rst-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power fl ow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Be sure to charge the battery after each use.

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever.

Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels

®

12 volt battery. Do not substitute parts.

Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than one rider at one time, by exceeding the 130 lb. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.

Restrict your child's driving to areas that are generally level with gentle inclines or slopes.

The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed. To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you must disconnect the

High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the instructions on page 17 to remove the High Speed Lock-Out screw.

Driving conditions are too stressful

Vehicle runs in low speed, but does not run in high speed.

Please note: The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse .

High speed lock-out not disconnected

When the foot pedal is pressed one rear wheel spins

Operation of vehicle in low speed

Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t run, but other times it does

Loose wire or connector

Motor or electrical switch damage

It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both rear wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is in low speed.

This does not necessarily indicate a problem. Check for proper operation of the drive system by raising the rear wheels off the ground and pressing the foot pedal. If only one rear wheel spins, carefully press your hand on the spinning wheel to slow it down.

The other rear wheel should begin to spin. If the other rear wheel does not begin to spin, there may be a problem with the vehicle.

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight.

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

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PROBLEM

When the go foot pedal is pressed, the vehicle won’t run without a push

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Loose wire or connector

“Dead Spot” on motor

SOLUTION

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight.

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Battery's thermal fuse constantly "trips", but the vehicle is not overloaded nor the driving conditions too severe

Damaged battery

Child is switching between FORWARD and REVERSE without stopping

Loud clacking or grinding noise from a motor-gearbox

Charger gets warm during use

Broken gears

It is normal for some chargers to get warm during use and is not reason for concern.

Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

No action required.

If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

No action required.

Battery makes a sizzling or gurgling noise when charging

It is normal for some batteries to make noise and swell slightly while charging and is not reason for concern.

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly during charging, it does not mean that it is not accepting the charge.

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Before first-time use, you must charge the battery

18 hours!

Charge the battery immediately after each use.

Charge the battery once a month, even if the vehicle is not used or stored.

Do not return your vehicle to the store!

Or contact your local independently owned and operated

Power Wheels

®

Authorized Service Center.

For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

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